The issue here is not what people believe’ they have a right to their belief but what they do. If you try to change the way your colleagues think, you will always be frustrated. Far better to highlight their behaviour is not acceptable. Aside from simply being mean, destructive and cruel, it is now illegal […]

Yes. Being LGB is a protected characteristic as defined by the Equality Act and for many people will form part of their cultural and social identity. The law makes it clear that you cannot be discriminated against as a member of a protected strand. Many schools encourage teachers to be role models by celebrating their […]

Tackling prejudice and stereotypes is the school’s job regardless as to whether members of the group are in the school. The Public Duty of the Equality Act also requires the school to do the work. It is likely however, that though the young people are not identifying as members of the LGB community, there will […]

School is the place where young people learn about the world and the people in it. We therefore have a responsibly to represent the world and all its people in our lessons. Educating young people and including all the protected strands in our lessons is a vital step in eradicating prejudice and eliminating all forms […]